]]>Bayou Bridge pipeline to be constructed through a three-way venture.

A joint venture has been formed between Phillips 66, Energy Transfer Partners, L.P. and Sunoco Logistics Partners L.P. This venture was made to construct the Bayou Bridge pipeline to transport crude oil from the Phillips 66 and Sunoco Logistics terminals in Nederland, Texas, to Lake Charles, La. An expansion open season for service to the market hub in St. James, La. will be launched with the venture.

Phillips 66 holds a 40% interest in the joint venture and Energy Transfer and Sunoco Logistics each hold a 30% interest. Sunoco Logistics will be the operator of the system.

“The Bayou Bridge pipeline, combined with the storage and logistics capabilities of our Beaumont Terminal, provides enhanced opportunities to deliver North American heavy and light crudes into the Louisiana market that is heavily dependent today on marine and rail delivery of crude oil,” said Greg Garland, chairman and CEO of Phillips 66. “The pipeline also complements other pipeline projects we have underway to deliver Bakken crude oil to the Gulf Coast.”

“Energy Transfer is excited to be part of the Bayou Bridge pipeline with our two joint venture partners,” said Lee Hanse, executive vice president of Energy Transfer Partners. “This project is the logical next step in our development of logistical infrastructure to move crude oil to market centers across the U.S., and we believe that it will be a critical conduit for our shippers to transport multiple grades of crude oil to the major refining market in Louisiana.”

“We are pleased to partner with Energy Transfer and Phillips 66 on the Bayou Bridge pipeline,” said Michael Hennigan, president and CEO of Sunoco Logistics. “We believe being connected to our 25 million barrel Nederland crude terminal on the Gulf Coast greatly benefits this project. Our extensive pipeline system connects our West Texas Permian; southern Oklahoma; Granite Wash, Texas; Eaglebine, Texas and East Texas systems to our Nederland terminal and now will have enhanced capability to further deliver crude barrels eastward on the Bayou Bridge pipeline into Louisiana.”

Construction is underway on the Nederland to Lake Charles segment of the pipeline, which will be 30-inch diameter and is expected to begin commercial operations in the first quarter of 2016. The companies will also launch a binding expansion open season to assess additional shipper interest for service with connectivity to existing terminal infrastructure and refineries in and around the St. James area. The results of the expansion open season will be used to determine the size of the pipeline to St. James, La., which has a forecasted in-service date of the second half of 2017.

The binding expansion open season will commence in the third quarter of 2015. Bona fide potential shippers that would like to receive copies of the expansion open season documents, the throughput and deficiency agreement, and proposed tariffs must first sign a confidentiality agreement.

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http://www.cstoredecisions.com/2015/07/31/free-weekends-at-7-eleven-this-august/#respondFri, 31 Jul 2015 20:15:19 +0000http://www.cstoredecisions.com/?p=62469For 7-Eleven fans, more weekends equals more savings. 7-Eleven, is launching another summer special in August – FREEkends (FREE Weekends). During this new promotion, 7-Eleven will have a free product offer each weekend throughout August. The best part is that there are five weekends in August this year. 7-Eleven will launch its FREEkend offers Aug. 1 for

7-Eleven, is launching another summer special in August – FREEkends (FREE Weekends).

During this new promotion, 7-Eleven will have a free product offer each weekend throughout August. The best part is that there are five weekends in August this year.

7-Eleven will launch its FREEkend offers Aug. 1 for 7Rewards members using the 7-Eleven mobile app. Each weekend, the free offer will appear in the “Scan and Save” section of the app at noon Central Daylight Time (CDT) every Saturday and Sunday in August. To redeem, customers present the featured item along with their 7-Eleven app to be scanned at the register. No purchase is necessary, and offers are good while supplies last at participating 7-Eleven stores.

The weekly FREEkend freebies are:

Aug 1-2, medium Fanta Slurpee drink

Aug. 8-9, Juicy Fruit Starburst gum

Aug. 15-16, medium Fanta Slurpee drink

Aug. 22-23, SNICKERS Brand Singles Bar (1.76 – 1.78 ounce)

Aug. 29-30, Butterfinger bar (1.9 ounce)

Registered 7Rewards members will receive emails and SMS text messages notifying them of that week’s offer. The offer also will appear on 7-Eleven.com. Only one offer can be redeemed per day and will disappear from the member’s “Scan and Save” section in the app once used. If a FREEkend offer is redeemed on Saturday, the offer will be removed from the app until Sunday at noon CDT, when it will reappear on the app. During each day’s offer, the app will show the percentage of free items still available in stores. Even though it’s free, each FREEkend Slurpee drink redeemed counts as a punch toward the 7Rewards “Buy six, Get seventh Free” beverage rewards program.

“Weekends are a time when people have more time to travel and have fun with friends and family,” said Laura Gordon, vice president of marketing and brand innovation. “FREEkends celebrates the weekend with a free mobile offer that goes wherever the fun is, and adds to it.”

The number of smartphone owners has almost doubled since 2011, with approximately two out of three Americans owning one. For millennials, the number is even higher. More than 85% of Gen & own smartphones, according to Nielsen. And they’re using them more to connect, shop and save. eMarketer projects that the number of U.S. adults who redeem mobile coupons will grow 18.4% this year, to 97.4 million.

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http://www.cstoredecisions.com/2015/07/31/sheetz-opens-two-new-pennsylvania-stores/#respondFri, 31 Jul 2015 20:14:09 +0000http://www.cstoredecisions.com/?p=62473The growing family-owned convenience store chain continues strong expansion in Pennsylvania. On July 30, Sheetz opened two new locations in Burnham, Pa. and Huntingdon, Pa. The new stores give customers in the Mifflin County, Pa. and Huntingdon, Pa. areas more food and fuel options. The store openings were celebrated with fun games, food, drinks and prize giveaways, along with free coffee

On July 30, Sheetz opened two new locations in Burnham, Pa. and Huntingdon, Pa. The new stores give customers in the Mifflin County, Pa. and Huntingdon, Pa. areas more food and fuel options.

The store openings were celebrated with fun games, food, drinks and prize giveaways, along with free coffee for a limited time at the new locations.

On July 30, the new Burnham, Pa. location held a ribbon cutting ceremony and opened its doors to the public at 11 a.m., and employees at the Huntingdon, Pa. location cut the ribbon and opened its doors at 2 p.m. Together the employees, locals and county officials celebrated the grand openings at 101 North Logan Blvd in Burnham, Pa. and 9894 Shaner Boulevard in Huntingdon, Pa.

“The opening of two new stores shows our continuous growth company wide in Pennsylvania,” stated Ryan Sheetz. “These new locations will be a great addition to the Mifflin County, Pa. area along with the Huntingdon County, Pa. area, where we are extremely thrilled to be a part of each respected community.”

The new stores will continue to offer the same award winning MTO food menu like all other locations, and will each create 30 new full and part-time job opportunities.

During the celebrations on Thursday attendees were be given the chance to enjoy free drinks, food, and chances to win prizes by participating in some fun games. “Store openings are an exciting time, and we try to make it fun for everyone with samples of Sheetz food and drinks, and lots of activities to win prizes,” said Sheetz.

While new store openings are a time for the local community to come and be involved, it is also a time Sheetz likes to give back to the local community. Sheetz has been a proud supporter of Special Olympics for over 20 years, through financial, product and event volunteer support. During the grand openings Sheetz donated $2,500 to Special Olympics Pennsylvania at each stores’ celebration. Sheetz also made another check presentation of $1,000 to the Keep Pennsylvania Beautiful organization at the Huntingdon store opening.

Sheetz commits itself to serving the surrounding communities of each store. Sheetz For the Kidz is an annual holiday event that has provided over 85,000 underprivileged children with new toys, clothes and necessities each holiday season since 1992. Sheetz also partners with Make-A-Wish Foundation, sending over 40 families with seriously ill children on a dream vacation to Disney World each year.

The new Sheetz stores are to be open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year and will offer fresh foods like Angus beef burgers, premium grilled chicken sandwiches, freshly made salads, French fries, Wisconsin cheese balls and more! The new stores also feature MTGo! items, which include already made sandwiches or wraps that make it convenient to just grab and go on the run. The Shweetz Bakery, like all other locations, will feature donuts, muffins and gourmet cookies that will go along great with signature Sheetz Bros. Coffeez. The bakery is staffed with a trained barista to meet customers’ needs of smoothies and specialty drinks like mochas, lattes and cappuccinos — hot, frozen or iced.